Volkswagen Id.4 vs Cupra Tavascan
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Volkswagen Id.4

$59,990 - $70,990

2026 price

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Cupra Tavascan

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2025 price

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Summary

2026 Volkswagen Id.4

2025 Cupra Tavascan

By Emily Agar

By Byron Mathioudakis

Safety Rating

Engine Type

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Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Fuel Type

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Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Fuel Efficiency

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Electric range

534 km

Energy consumption

16.3 kWh/100km

Battery capacity

77.00 kWh

Seating

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Likes

Comfortable and spacious cabin
Smooth, confident driving
Practical range and fast charging

Dynamic capabilities
Value positioning
Sporty design

Dislikes

Lane keeping aid can be jerky
Visibility can be compromised
No wireless phone connectivity or sat nav

No spare wheel
Base equipment levels not to China standards
Needs single-pedal driving/braking

2026 Volkswagen Id.4 Summary

The all-electric Volkswagen ID.4 Pro has finally landed on our shores! Hurrah! The benefit of waiting almost half a decade for it means we get some mid-life technology upgrades and interior features for the single variant that's available to us (at least for now).

The biggest question this mid-size SUV really poses, though, is has it been worth the wait? Is it practical enough? Is it fun enough? Let’s find out.

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2025 Cupra Tavascan Summary

Timing is everything.

For instance, with all the bad publicity the man behind the brand is generating, right now might be the perfect time if you’re in the market for a Tesla Model Y alternative.

And that’s especially so if said alternative happens to be around the same price… such as the all-new Cupra Tavascan.

No, not an antacid for relief from indigestion, but the Volkswagen Group’s Spanish brand’s first medium-sized electric SUV.

Is it good enough to catapult Cupra into the big time in Australia?

Time to find out!

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2026 Volkswagen Id.4 2025 Cupra Tavascan

Verdict

It’s been a long wait for the Volkswagen ID.4 Pro, but it’s one that’s paid off. It's an electric SUV that delivers on the essentials - comfort, smart features, and an effortless driving experience. But it also keeps charging times, range, and running costs firmly in the 'very liveable' camp. The ID.4 Pro manages to feel polished and personable, which is a great combination.

Verdict

Like most Cupras, the Tavascan is affordable, stylish, practical, fun to drive and just that little bit different.

And it is clear the Volkswagen Group is trying hard to make the brand a success. That it can bring that formula to the medium EV SUV market with as much aplomb might just be enough to lure more than a few would-be Model Y buyers Barcelona’s way.

Definitely one to strongly consider.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

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Volkswagen Id.4 vs Cupra Tavascan
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